Parade Presents: Art Prize

Q&A with Basim Magdy

Based on observations of reality, and containing a wide range of colours, effects and textures of kaleidoscopic like quality, Basim Magdy's work analyses contemporary representational regimes by staging experiences grounded in hybrid spatial, temporal and social co-ordinates.

Playful lines with vibrant colours are Hugo Yoshikawa’s trademark. As a child, the Dalston based French-Japanese illustrator began reading popular French comics of the Bande Dessinée style including the adventure comics Spirou et Fantasio which his mother bought for him.

VOLTA11 and GalleryLOG reunite for a new series of artist videos

All eyes set on Basel when the art world descends on the city this week as Art Basel and several collateral fairs and exhibitions open their gates. VOLTA11 - the renowned art fair for new and emerging art - is one of them.

S T E R E O S C O P E

Stereoscope, a Scottish based photography magazine has released its biannual issue. Contemplating the theme of 'Intimacy', the magazine showcases stunning film photography alongside literary excerpts from young photographers and writers.

Curator's perspective: Leo Kuelbs

New York and Berlin based curator Leo Kuelbs travels and facilitates exciting art projects all around the world. He is best known for curating stunning public events - often featuring large sized video- and light projections on public buildings.

Changing the face of education: Open School East

Open School East is an anomaly when it comes to art education. Created in 2013, it is a free programme for emerging artists. It provides studio space, and facilitates public events and connections to other art practitioners. It opened in response to the skyrocketing cost of tuition and the burdens of student debt.